ISO/TC 38/WG 21 - Ropes, cordage, slings and netting

This document specifies the requirements related to safety, including methods of rating and testing sling constructions made from fibre ropes. It is applicable to ropes made of high modulus polyethylene (HMPE) fibre having a minimum reference number of 12 and a maximum reference number of 72. The fibre rope slings covered by this document are intended for general-purpose lifting operations only, i.e. when used for lifting objects, materials or goods which require no deviations from the requirements, design factors, or work load limits specified. This document does not cover slings used for the lifting of persons, potentially dangerous materials such as molten metal and acids, glass sheets, fissile materials, nuclear reactors and special (non-routine and engineered) lifting operations. This document can be used as a reference for lifting slings made with HMPE fibres to be used in special lifting operations.

This document specifies requirements for 3-strand hawser-laid and 4-strand shroud-laid ropes, 8-strand braided ropes and 12-strand braided ropes for general service made of polyester, and gives rules for their designation. This document does not cover all variations in strength or product performance. The rope manufacturer is consulted to ensure the intended design meets the requirements of the application.

This document specifies requirements for 3-strand hawser-laid and 4-strand shroud-laid ropes, 8-strand braided ropes and 12-strand braided ropes for general service made of polyamide, and gives rules for their designation. This document does not cover all variations in strength or product performance. The rope manufacturer is consulted to ensure the intended design meets the requirements of the application

This document specifies requirements for 3-strand hawser-laid and 4-strand shroud-laid ropes, 8-strand braided ropes and 12-strand braided ropes for general service made of polypropylene, and gives rules for their designation. This document does not cover all variations in strength or product performance. The rope manufacturer is consulted to ensure the intended design meets the requirements of the application.

This document specifies the main characteristics and test methods of new high modulus polyethylene (HMPE) fibre ropes used for offshore stationkeeping.

This document specifies, for ropes of different kinds, a method of determining each of the following characteristics: — linear density; — diameter; — lay length; — braid pitch; — elongation; — breaking force. This document also provides a method for measuring water repellence, lubrication and finish content, when requested by the customer.

This document specifies the general characteristics of fibre ropes and their constituent materials. It is intended to be used in conjunction with the standards for the individual types of fibre rope, which cover the physical properties and specific requirements for that particular product type. This document also gives some information on the use of fibre ropes and also on their inspection and retirement criteria. This document does not intend to address all of the safety matters associated with its use.

This document specifies the main characteristics and test methods of new polyester fibre ropes used for offshore stationkeeping. NOTE Additional information and guidance can be found in Annex B.

This document specifies the main characteristics and test methods of new fibre ropes used for offshore station keeping. Fibre ropes for stationkeeping can be manufactured from different rope core material. This document provides general requirements applicable to all materials. The subsequent parts of the ISO 18692 series provide the specific requirements for each (rope core) material that are not addressed within this document.

This document specifies requirements for 8-strand braided ropes, for 12-strand braided ropes, and for covered rope constructions for general purpose made of high modulus polyethylene (HMPE), and gives rules for their designation. Many different types and grades of HMPE fibre exist which are commonly used to produce rope products. This document does not cover all variations in strength or product performance. The rope manufacturer is consulted to ensure the intended design meets the requirements of the application.

ISO 1107:2017 gives the principal terms relating to netting for fishing nets, together with their definitions or, in some cases, the method of expressing dimensions.

ISO 10556:2009 specifies requirements for 3-strand hawser-laid, 8-strand and 12-strand braided fibre ropes made of polyester in combination with polyolefin, and gives rules for their designation.

ISO 10547:2009 specifies requirements for double braided ropes and for higher-strength double braided ropes made of polyester and gives rules for their designation.

ISO 10572:2009 specifies requirements for 3-strand hawser-laid, 4-strand shroud-laid, 8-strand braided and 12-strand braided ropes made of mixed polyolefin fibres, and gives rules for their designation.

ISO 10554:2009 specifies requirements for double braided ropes and for higher-strength double braided ropes made of polyamide and gives rules for their designation.

ISO 16663-1:2009 specifies a method for the determination of the size of the mesh opening of fishing nets, using an objective mesh gauge. It is applicable to active and passive fishing gear.

ISO 1805:2006 specifies a method of testing the breaking force and knot breaking force of netting yarns for fishing nets. Tests may be carried out in both the dry and wet states, but tests in the wet state on the knotted yarn are considered to be particularly appropriate in indicating the behaviour of the yarn in use.

ISO 16663-2:2003 specifies a method for the determination of mesh length of fishing nets using a ruler. It is applicable to passive fishing gears.

ISO 18264:2016 specifies the requirements related to safety, including methods of rating and testing eye-and-eye and endless sling constructions used as single (1) leg, two (2) leg, three (3) leg or four (4) leg lifting configurations (with and without fittings).These sling constructions are made of 8-strand braided ropes (type L), 12-strand braided ropes (type T), covered rope constructions (type C) according to ISO 10325. Alternatively, other laid and braided rope constructions deviating from ISO 10325, but tested according to ISO 2307, may be used. This International Standard is applicable to rope constructions made of High Modulus Polyethylene [HMPE, also referred to as Ultra High Molecular Weight Polyethylene (UHMWPE)] fibre having a minimum reference number of 12 and a maximum reference number of 72, even though there is no direct link between rope reference numbers and the type of lifting operations, either general-purpose or special lifting operations. Parts of the braided load bearing constructions in such slings, or the whole sling, can be enclosed in a protective cover/jacket/sleeve. The protective cover/jacket/sleeve is designed to be non-load bearing as it is intended only for protection and containment of the load bearing core. The fibre rope slings covered by this International Standard are intended for general-purpose lifting operations only, i.e. when used for lifting objects, materials or goods which require no deviations from the requirements, safety factors, also referred to as design factors, or work load limits specified. Lifting operations not covered by this International Standard would include the lifting of persons, potentially dangerous materials such as molten metal and acids, glass sheets, fissile materials, nuclear reactors and special lifting operations. ISO 18264:2016 deals with the technical requirements to minimize the hazards listed in Clause 4 which can arise during the use of fibre rope slings when carried out in accordance with the instructions and specification given by the manufacturer, its authorized representative or qualified and/or competent person.

ISO/TS 19336:2015 specifies main characteristics and test methods of polyarylate fibre ropes used for offshore station keeping.

ISO/TS 17920:2015 specifies the main characteristics and test methods of new aramid fibre ropes used for offshore stationkeeping.

ISO 1346:2012 specifies requirements for 3-strand hawser-laid and 4-strand shroud-laid ropes, 8-strand braided ropes and 12-strand braided ropes for general service made of polypropylene and gives rules for their designation.

ISO 1140:2012 specifies requirements for 3-strand hawser-laid and 4-strand shroud-laid ropes, 8-strand braided ropes and 12-strand braided ropes for general service made of polyamide and gives rules for their designation.

ISO 1141:2012 specifies requirements for 3-strand hawser-laid and 4-strand shroud-laid ropes, 8-strand braided ropes and 12-strand braided ropes for general service made of polyester and gives rules for their designation.

ISO/TS 14909:2012 specifies the main characteristics and test methods of new high modulus polyethylene (HMPE) fibre ropes used for offshore stationkeeping.

ISO 9554:2010 specifies the general characteristics of fibre ropes and their constituent materials. It is intended to be used in conjunction with the standards for the individual types of fibre rope, which cover the physical properties and specific requirements for that particular product type. ISO 9554:2010 also gives some information on the use of fibre ropes and also on their inspection and retirement criteria. ISO 9554:2010 does not intend to address all of the safety matters associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user to select a rope type of the size and with the physical properties to meet the requirements of the application and to determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to its use.

ISO 2307:2010 specifies, for ropes of different kinds, a method of determining each of the following characteristics: linear density; lay length; braid pitch; elongation; breaking force. The linear density, lay length and braided pitch are measured with the rope under a specified tension called the reference tension. The elongation corresponds to the measured increase in length of the rope when the tension to which it is subjected is increased from an initial value (reference tension) to a value equal to 50 % of the minimum specified breaking strength of the rope. The breaking force is the maximum force registered (or reached) during a breaking test on the test piece, carried out on a tensile testing machine with constant rate of traverse of the moving element. The breaking force values given in the tables of rope specifications are only valid when this type of testing machine is used. ISO 2307:2010 also provides a method for measuring water repellency, lubrication and finish content, and heat setting treatment, when requested by the customer.

ISO 10325:2009 specifies requirements for 8-strand braided ropes, for 12-strand braided ropes, and for covered rope constructions made of high modulus polyethylene (HMPE), and gives rules for their designation.

ISO 18692:2007 specifies the main characteristics and test methods of new polyester fibre ropes used for offshore stationkeeping.

ISO 2307:2004 specifies, for ropes of different kinds, a method of determining each of the following characteristics: linear density, lay length, braided pitch, elongation, and breaking force. The linear density, lay length and braided pitch are measured with the rope under a specified tension called the reference tension. ISO 2307:2004 also provides a method for measuring water repellency, lubrication and finish content and heat setting treatment when requested by the customer.

ISO 9554:2005 specifies the general characteristics of fibre ropes and their constituent materials. ISO 9554:2004 is intended to be used in conjunction with the standards for the individual types of fibre rope, which cover the physical properties and specific requirements for that particular product type. ISO 9554:2005 also gives some information on the use of fibre ropes and also on their inspection and retirement criteria. ISO 9554:2005 does not intend to address all of the safety matters associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user to select a rope type of the size and with the physical properties to meet the requirements of the application and to determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to its use.

ISO 16663-1:2003 specifies a method for the determination of size of opening of the mesh of fishing nets using a flat wedge gauge. It is applicable to active fishing gears.